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Opening The Skull To Interrupt A Brain Pathway

Virginia rates for HCPCS 61490

An operation in which a section of the skull is opened so the surgeon can reach deep inside the brain and deliberately interrupt a nerve pathway there. It is done under general anesthesia, and the piece of bone is put back in place at the end.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,630 · 10th to 90th $2,239 to $3,890Professionalmedian $3,162 · 10th to 90th $2,455 to $3,162
$2.0K$5.0Kfacility $2,630professional $3,162

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$3,162.28
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$3,890.45